Cut and Place Wallpaper

Add Wallpaper Paste to Staircase Riser

Protect stair by placing painter’s tape along the inside edge where the stair meets the riser. This will keep wallpaper paste from getting onto the stair tread. Use a paintbrush to add wallpaper paste directly to the surface of the stair riser.

Trim Top and Bottom Edges of Wallpaper

Place wallpaper up against the glue-covered riser. Use utility knife against straight edge of wallpaper smoothing tool to trim excess wallpaper from top and bottom edges of each staircase riser. Next, remove painter’s tape from each stair.

Alternate Wallpaper Styles

Measure Each Riser for Acrylic Sheeting

To protect the wallpaper from scuffing, it’s best to add a protective layer of acrylic sheeting directly to the front, secured into the wooden riser. In order to ensure the proper sizing of the acrylic, take the measurement for each riser’s height and length individually.

Mark and Drill Holes for Hardware

Place cut panel of acrylic sheeting on flat, level surface. Using L-square and pencil, create a mark 1" in from each of its four edges. Referring to this mark, use 1/4" drill bit and drill to add four holes through each cut panel of acrylic sheeting. Next, remove protective film from acrylic.

Step Aside, Boring Stairs!

The bold pattern and glossy, protective acrylic sheeting will perk up any living room's style.

Contemporary Stairway with Wallpaper

Add style to your staircase by decking out the risers with wallpaper, acrylic sheeting and decorative hardware. Combine sample-sized rolls in coordinating colors and patterns to make this project even more budget-friendly.